A review by lergoo
The Miracles of the Namiya General Store by Keigo Higashino

adventurous hopeful lighthearted mysterious reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25

During the first chapter i was totally on board and thought i might give it a 5 out of 5. I enjoyed the thought of these three small time criminal friends finally doing some good in their life by helping out strangers. Sadly, the book went a different route. 

Personally i would've enjoyed a deeper character study of the friends alot more in comparison to the bundle of intertwined and connected short stories we got here. It was saddening for me, if i can be so honest, that the focus was given to other matters. 

Still, i can appreciate it for the story telling and the story connection, but the strongest part was the first chapter for me.